Find out how popular the last name Moyotl is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Moyotl.

Moyotl, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Moyotl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moyotl in America

Moyotl is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moyotl surname appeared 265 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Moyotl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moyotl to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Moyotl

The surname MOYOTL has its origins in the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs of central Mexico. The name is believed to have emerged during the 14th century, around the time when the Aztec Empire was expanding and consolidating power in the region.

MOYOTL is derived from the Nahuatl word "moyotl," which means "mosquito." It's possible that the name was originally given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was small, agile, or perhaps even bothersome like a mosquito.

The earliest known record of the surname MOYOTL is found in a 16th-century codex, which was a type of manuscript or book used by the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican civilizations. This codex, now preserved in a museum in Mexico City, contains a list of individuals with various Nahuatl surnames, including MOYOTL.

One of the most notable individuals to bear the surname MOYOTL was Cuauhtémoc, the last Tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec Empire. Born around 1495, Cuauhtémoc led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors during the siege of Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City) in 1521. Despite his valiant efforts, the Aztec Empire eventually fell, and Cuauhtémoc was captured and executed by the Spanish in 1525.

Another historical figure with the surname MOYOTL was Tezozómoc, a renowned Aztec writer and historian who lived during the 16th century. His works, which included chronicles of the Aztec Empire and its rulers, are invaluable sources of information about Aztec culture and history.

In the 17th century, a woman named María MOYOTL gained prominence as a skilled potter and ceramist in the region of Puebla, Mexico. Her intricate and beautifully decorated pottery pieces were highly sought after and have become treasured examples of traditional Mexican artistry.

During the 18th century, a prominent family with the surname MOYOTL owned and operated a successful hacienda (plantation) in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The hacienda, known as Hacienda MOYOTL, was renowned for its production of high-quality textiles and agricultural products.

In the 19th century, a man named Ignacio MOYOTL was a respected teacher and advocate for education in rural communities in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and promoting literacy among the indigenous populations in the region.

While the surname MOYOTL is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of Mexico's cultural heritage and a reminder of the rich linguistic and historical traditions of the Aztec civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moyotl

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Moyotl.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Moyotl was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Moyotl has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Moyotl was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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